snartfood selects

http://smartfood.com/

Are you looking for a healthier snack?  I was and then bzzagent sent me a free sample of the smartfood selects. I love a crunchy snack and these don't dissapoint.  I have to say that they taste great!  You shoulc try them.  There are hummus chips and popcorn. The buffalo is a bit hot for me but I know lots of people that would love them so hot.  My favorite was the Garlic Tomato Basil Hummus Popped chips. Go to the link above to learn more.

Naturals VoxBox

Influenster sent me the Naturals VoxBox to try the products.  Here is what I got:
CleanWell hand sanitizing wipes
The Original Dish Drying Mat
Lypsyl Lip moisturizer
EBoost Natural Energy booster
Country Life MaxiHair
Nectrese All Natural sweetner
GeoDeo Natural Deodorant Plus Detox complex

I got to try all these products for free.  Thanks Influenster for this trial! If you want to check them out go to influenster.com

I love doing these trials. sometimes the things are a ust and sometimes I get hooked on the product.  :)

Country Life Maxi Hair supplement

does your hair need help?  Try Country Life Maxi Hair supplement . It should help.  I received it to try for free from Influenster.
From Influenster:
Try Country Life® Maxi-Hair Maximized dietary supplement. This product has been coveted by loyal consumers for more than 20 years, and one of Country Life’s best-sellers. This supplement complex with focus on B-vitamins, biotin and MSM brings new meaning to beauty from the inside-out. Also available with higher biotin potency in MAXI-HAIR Plus.

Available at your local vitamin & supplement store that carries natural dietary supplements.

To get more information go to the website here:

http://www.country-life.com/

I  hope you like it.

EBOOST

I got to try this product for free from Influenster.  It is an energy booster that is fast working and long lasting. It also tastes great.  I tried the Orange flavor.  I found that it gave me the boost I needed to get through the night shift.
check it out here:  http://www.eboost.com/

LypSyl Intense Protection LypMoisturize

As part of a trial for Influenster.com I received for free LypSyl Intense Protection LypMoisturize to try. It is a nice lip balm that lasts longer than most.  I ussually have to reapply every hour but with this I could go twice that time.  I don't know why but it does. "Pure sweedish beeswaxThat’s the secret behind LypSyl. It’s ultra-light to penetrate deeply for unsurpassed moisturization and long-lasting protection. With over 100 years in Swedish lipcare, LypSyl knows how to bring out your natural beauty."  is what their site says.  I think you should try it too ans see how it makes your lips feel.  :)  go to http://www.lypsylhome.com/ for more intormation.

CleanWell Natural Hand Sanitizer Wipes

http://www.cleanwelltoday.com/

From their site :

CleanWell hand sanitizers kill germs with a patented formulation of thyme. This natural formulation leaves skin feeling soft and it won’t
sting cuts.

When I used them I had a cut on my hand and it did't burn the way I thought it would.  That is great for my kids since they always have cuts on their hands.  You can go here to see what else clean well sells.  they have some nice stuff:

http://www.cleanwelltoday.com/

I received this product free from Influenster and would like to thank them for that opportunity.  visit thier site and check them out.  

Glade Expressions

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I was given the chance to try the Glade Expressions collection.  It was free for me to try through bzzagent.  I am a bzzagent for them and love it.

The Glade Expressions was really good smelling.  I love the Cotton and Italian Mandarin. It is so fresh and clean smelling.  You should try these.  I ahve always loved Glade and these did not dissappoint me. :)

The Original™ Dish Drying Mat

As part of a Vox Box I received for free from Influenster I got The Original™ Dish Drying Mat 
This is a great product.  I found that it is very convenient. I like that it doesn't slide around on the counter when I set things on it.    The color blends nicely with my counter top.  I like how soft it is so it doesn't harm my dishes. It is very absorbent too. I used to set a towel out and then the water would run all over as the towel got wet.  Now I don't  have that problem.  I also got one to bring to the lunch room at work.  I would always put a towel there too but it would always disappear   Now there is always something there.  :) I also love that it is washable. I am going to be giving these for wedding gifts too.  Very useful!
It also works to hold my boiled eggs while they dry before I put them in the fridge.  Now they don't roll away!  Love it! It also works on my grandson's high chair try to keep him from banging his cup.  He doesn't do it as much since it doesn't make so much noise!

This product is very nice if you go for the green way of like.  By letting the dishes dry, you don't have to wash as many towels or use as much energy with the dryer or dishwasher.  No paper towels to throw away either.

If you are interested in this product go to http://www.the-original-co.com/default.html and check it out!

My outdoor spruce up.

As part of the coffeemate brew crew I spruced up my deck. A great palce to enjoy my coffeemate!

Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell

Crowdtap provided me with a Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell houseparty kit.  My friends and I had a great time talking, laughing and watching the show.  If you get offended easily you might watch this carefully.  I would not have my children watch it either.  It is the kind of humor that has you laughing at peoples differences.  I don't really like that kind but it was funny.  I just felt guilty laughing at making fun of someone.  :)

Coffee-Mate Cookoff!

We had a great time with the cook off!  The 2 teams came armed with their recipes.  As a part of the coffee-mate Brew Crew I was the judge.  both teams too recipes that they doctored up with coffee-Mate.  We had cupcakes and coffee cake.  Both were great but the cupcakes won.  It was great fun.  I hope to do it again soon.
Here is the pic of the winners and their creation.

Feed Your Appetite!

We had a great time at the Verizon Feed Your Appetite Party. We started with great pizza from Arnie's and had salad adn fresh raspberry crisp! YUM!!!!!  It was so much fun looking at the old cell phones we had laying around.  The kids and youth had a really great laugh at the old bag phone!  It was so big and clunky.  lol  We had fun sharing what apps we have on our phones and trying them out with each other.  Then we went shopping!  Lots of the kids wanted their parents to get the kid apps and the adults wanted better ones.  There was a big variety bought that night and I am quite sure there were more bought later.  After lots of laughs and great conversation I cna't wait to get together again. 

The Original Dish Drying Mat

I got a free Original Dish Drying Mat from Influenster to test.  It is really cool.  I used to lay a towel down to set the dishes on but this is really nice.  It is soft and absorbant.  It doesn't take up any space when it is not in use.  You should try it.
Here is some information on it from thier website:
The Original Dish Drying Mat is the new solution to the age old tradition of placing dish towels on the counter when hand washing pots, pans, dishes, and glassware. The unique, laminated design combines a thin layer of foam between two layers of high-quality, super-absorbent microfiber. 16" X 18"

• Superior absorbency; holds 4 times its weight in water
• Cushions delicate dishes and stemware
• Machine washable and highly durable
• Folds and stores easily
• Protects your counter top from scratches and scuffs.
• Available in additional sizes: XL - 18" x 24"

Dino Lingo

www.dinolingo.com
I recieved this product to test as part of the Mom Vox Box from Influenster.  There are lots of differeint languages you can try.  With Dino Lingo programs, children learn a language through imagination with our fun cartoons, DVDs, CDs, books, posters, games, songs and flash cards.
My daughter tryied the Spanish lesson and thought it was fun.  It iwll take a while to know how successful it will be. 

The many Uses Of Ivory

I got a bar of Ivory soap free from Influenster and Ivory to test as part of the Mom Vox Box Program. .  I used my bar to do soap carvings.  When I was a kid we always used Ivory soap for this because it is the best brand for this.  After making the carving you can chop up the shavings for using in the laundry or wet them and make a ball for a shower soap. This is why I like Ivory bar soap.  it also smells good and makes your skin very soft. My skin now feels soft like it did 10 years ago.  You can also use it for stains on your clothes.  Just rub it is before you put it in the washer. 
Another great thing is that this on this is that it is one of the least expensive bar soaps on the market.  that is great when it is such a great product too.

Here is some info from the Influenster site:

Free of dyes and heavy perfumes, Ivory provides a simple, yet effective clean for the entire family (without breaking the bank!).


Ivory bar soap is 99.44% pure (it floats!). Beyond using it as a body cleanser, many of Ivory's loyal users – not to mention a few celebrities – swear by Ivory as their beauty secret. In fact, many consumers use Ivory bar soap as a facial cleanser. It provides healthier, smoother and more even-looking skin. Also, its versatility makes it an effective laundry soap (just chip soap flakes into the washer) as well as a spot stain remover on your clothes (including delicate items). Ivory bars can even be used for a fun soap carving project with the family!

When it comes to motherhood, Ivory (the clean & simple soap) knows that being a mom has become more complex than ever, and that moms are looking for ways to simplify their lives. According to a survey of 1,000+ moms conducted by Wakefield Research on Ivory’s behalf in October 2011, 80% of American moms think motherhood is more complicated today than it was 20 years ago, despite the thousands of items supposedly designed to “simplify” their lives. But, while they may be more stressed out and busier than ever, almost 90% of moms think they’re doing a better job balancing it all than their mothers did. Some other interesting stats:


· 30% of moms surveyed found the most complicated aspect of motherhood was finding more "me" time, 66% confessed to hiding in their bathroom for some alone time.
· 75% feel the pressure to make every outing, playdate, or experience a "teachable moment," which can create great pressure
· 70% of moms feel they don’t have everything together, despite others thinking that they do.


As a result of these findings, Ivory created a Facebook community where everyday moms can share tips with one another on ways to simplify life for themselves and their families.

Find your Ivory now at your nearest retailer, including stores such as Walmart and Target as well as any major grocery, dollar and drug store. A 10-pack of Ivory bar soap retails for around $4.49 (bath bar size).

Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies

I love raisin cookies and this one did not dissapoint me.  :)
I got this free from Influenster and thanks for that. 

Here is some information from influenster:
Enjoy chewy, soft-baked cookies in a family-favorite flavor! With wholesome Quaker Oats and delicious raisins, you’ll never remember they came from our kitchen instead of yours.

-Made with Whole Grain Quaker Oats
-Individually packaged
-Provides a good source of fiber
-Contains 6 grams of total fat per serving

Where to Buy

You can find Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies at most major retailers.
Suggested retail price: $2.69 for a box of 6 cookies

Kitty Wells "How Far Is Heaven"

http://youtu.be/Ck1ro6ul9dE
this was my favorite song as a little girl in the 60s.  Kitty Wells died this week.  May she rest in peace. 

The Dark Monk

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Is anyone else reading these?  They are quite good.  I got them free as a bzzagent.  You should look for them here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JTTK3O/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=darkmonk_bzzagent-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B006JTTK3O

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McCormick Grill Mates

If you love ot grill you should really try the McCormick Grill Mates! They really add a lot of flavor to whatever you are grilling!  I use them indoors too all winter long.  Check out thier facebook page and see what they have to offere.  The Molasses Bacon seasoning is to die for!!!  YUM!!!

Family coming!

Wehave our family reunion tomorrow!! Yeah!!! Can't wait!

Coffee-Mate

If you haven't tried using coffee-Mate in your recipes, you should!  It tastes great and just adds another bit of flavor to your deserts. 

$2 Old Navy tanks

Old Navy has their tanks on sale for $2 through June 6!!  I can't wait to get there and see what they have left!

Happy Anniversary

I want to wish a happy anniversary to my great Friends Lorna and Brad!!  26  years and counting!  Good for you!

Happy May Day!!

May Day is my favorite FAVORITE holiday!!  I love that there is one day a year that it is acceptable to ring and run!  What are you doing today to celebrate?

update on About Me

Sign up for an @aboutdotme page today and receive a free pack of @aboutdotme business cards from
http://u.bzz.com/cwfmn
I have been trying this and it is really quite interesting.  You should check it out and see what  you think.  I hope you like it too.  :)

As a buzz agent I was able to try this and other things for free.  :)

smiley360

I got a new mission from smiley.  I get to try the Arm and Hammer Sensitive toothpaste.  I cna't wait!

mom

My was put in the hospital yesturday.  I knew it was going to happen.  Her oxygen was really low.  Hope they can give her the help she needs.

brew crewI

I am lovoing the Coffee-mate Brew Crew!! They are great.  I have gotten great ideas and shared my ideas too!  Try it out!

online about.me

sign up today you can receive a free pack of about.me business cards from MOO.  Check it out.  I did!

Am i Smarterer than you?

I was an Expert when I took the Smarterer test on Smarterer.com .  You should sign up and try it too.  It was really kind of fun!

Mark in Texas

The group got to Texas and today is their first day of work.  Pray it will be a good time for all.

sale on pop

Hy vee has 12 packs of Hyvee rand pop on sale for $1!!!  Great price.  limit of 4.  :(  I will be there a few times.

sale on pop

At Hy-vee this week the 2 liter Hy-vee brand pop is only .29!!  That is a great price!

CoffeeMate Brew Crew

I got into it!  I am so excited to see what I can do with it.  Sign up if you haven't.

I love this!!

"For all those men who say, “Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free,” here’s an update for you. Now 80 percent of women are against marriage, why? Because women realize it’s not worth buying an entire pig, just to get a little sausage."
~ Andy Rooney

X Out

I am part of a program called Influenster.  As part of the VoxBox program Influenster sent out free products of XOut.  My daughter has used this product.  She found it to work very well.  Whe liked the way it gave her face a BANG feel as she describes it.  lol  It seemed to help her acne clear up too.  If you would like to find ou t more about it or find how to buy it go to:  http://www.proactiv.com/
Also, here is the official information from the Influenster site: 

The unique, one-step X Out™ Wash-In Treatment is formulated to help kill the bacteria that causes breakouts, help banish existing pimples and help leave the skin feeling smooth and looking healthy.  


X Out™ works to lift away the dirt and grime that can clog pores.  The Wash-In Treatment also leaves behind powerful medicine to help keep pores clean.  Learn more and purchase at XOut.com.  X Out is sold as a 30-day supply and comes with a bonus Shine Control product to help you fight oil all day for $19.95.   

I hope it works for you since acne is no fun!  Enjoy!

Montagne Jeunesse

I belong to a program called Influenster.  As part of their Influenster VoxBox program I received a complementary Montage Jennesse peel off mask.  I hadn't used one of these for a long time.  Wow!!!  Did it ever feel good!  The one I got was the Pulped Pomegranate Passion Peel off mask.  Did I say howWONDERFUL it felt?  I felt like I was in a spa. :)  
The mask was easy to use too!  All you have to do is wash your face, Apply the mask, relax for about 20 minutes and then peel it off.  I like the scent of the mask.  I have used a mask before this that smells nasty.  There is none of that with this one.  It smells great.  Once I peeled off the mask my skin was so smooth and felt really fresh.  I love the spa like feel.  If you would like to find out more about the Montage Jennesse product line go to http://www.montagnejeunesse.com/
Hre is the official injformation from the Influenster site: 

Whether you enjoy looking after your skin, being pampered, or indulging in some me-time, be it alone or with friends, you will absolutely enjoy one of these ‘Life Little Pleasures’… With a huge array to choose from, our face masques are packed with the most delicious natural ingredients and are bursting with luscious fragrances. Suitable for all different skin types, there is one to suit every mood and everybody!

Montagne Jeunesse beauty treats are free of parabens, vegetarian approved and never tested on animals. So treat yourself today to a masque that will hydrate, nourish and leave your skin cleansed, smooth and glowing. Available at ULTA Beauty, Walgreen’s, Claire’s, Walmart, Kroger, CVS Pharmacies and other retailers across the US, these masques are available in a variety of succulent flavours, including:

• Cucumber Peel Off
• Passion Peel Off
• Dead Sea Mud
• Fruit Smoothie
• Strawberry Souffle
• Chocolate Mud
• And many more!

Montagne Jeunesse… good for your skin, your wallet and the earth!

I hope you find it as refreshing as I did.  Enjoy it!!!

imPRESS Press-on Manicure

I belong to a program called Influenster.  As part of the Influenster VoxBox Program they sent me a complimentary set of ImPRESS press on manicure.  It was really fun to try these.  My husband likes it when I do my nails so I did this for a surprise for him.    I love the clever packaging where the nails are in a nail polish bottle.  It looks like there really is nail polish in the package.  lol
These were very easy to use.  The first thing you have to do is find the sizes you need and lay them out so you don't get mixed up.  Be sure that your real nails aren't too long.  of course if our real nails were too long we wouldn't need these and mine are NEVER too long.  lol  Then clean your nails with a pad they give you.  Then one at a time peel the backing off the nail and press it firmly in place on your fingernail.  Do the thumbs last so that you can still use your thumbs to work with.  When you decide it is time to take them off apply nail polish around the edges, wait 1 minute and peel them off.  It is that simple to use them. 
I love that they are easy.  I hate messing with the glue and trying to get it all to work right.  these don't have that problem. 
I got the Chic Mystique set.  They have lots of different ones so you are  sure to find one to fit your style.  You can find the styles here:  http://www.impressmanicure.com/  There is lots of other information there too. 
I found the nails to be comfortable and not painful to take off like some can be.  These are shiny and mine were sparkling too.  I got many complements on them and my husband loved seeing my nails done like this too. 
Here is the official information about the imPRESS nails from the Influenster site: 

Introducing imPress Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails, the revolutionary way to apply polish! Featuring advanced nail technology, you can get a salon-perfect manicure in seconds – simply peel off, press on, and you're done. There's no drying, a killer shine and a manicure that lasts up to a week! And, imPress is so easy to remove, you can change it up to match your mood as often as you want. Check out all 36 colors and patterns, including trendy brights, classic darks and animal prints. With imPress, your nails will always be your best accessory.

imPress Manicure retails for $5.99 for colors and $7.99 for patterns, and is available at CVS, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, KMart, Walgreens, Walmart and more. For a full list of online and in-store retailers, visit imPressManicure.com, where you can download an exclusive coupon and virtually try on all the colors and patterns!

I hope you enjoy checking it all out and trying the different patterns.  Have fun!!!

NYC New York Color

I am part of a program called Influenster.  As a tester in Influenster’s VoxBox  program I was sent a FREE NYC Liquid Lipshine lipgloss.  The color they sent me was Nude York City (quite clever in my opinion lol).  I wasn't too sure I would like the color when I first saw it but then I opened it up and tried it.  It was really nice.  I wore it to work and even had a customer comment on how it looked great.  I don't normally get that!  One of the things I liked about the lip gloss was the light taste.  Sometimes lipgloss can taste really yucky.  This one was fine.  the other thing I liked was that my lips didn't stick together.  I HATE that about some lipglosses.  I hope you try it and find it to be as great as I did! 
If you want to learn more about the NYC Liquid Lipshine lipgloss go to http://www.newyorkcolor.com/
This is the way that the product is described on the Influenster site: 

Straight from the city that never sleeps, NYC New York Color offers products with uptown style at down-to-earth prices, from $.99 - $4.99. The energy, style and color of New York City shines through the wide range of shades, textures and innovative products. NYC always delivers the most on-trend products & shades hot off the runway!


A beauty-editor favorite is Liquid Lipshine ($2.49). It has pure pigments that created a 3-D gloss effect. Vitamin E provides shine and a moisturizing feel. The formula is non-sticky, super shiny & soft. Available in 10 on-trend shades from neutral nudes, to berries & fuchsias. Start shopping for NYC at these stores nearest you: Walmart, Target, Rite Aid, CVS, Family Dollar, Duane Reade, Kmart, HEB, and others.  Visit newyorkcolor.com to check out all shades and fun products from New York Color!

Check it out!!

images

Does anyone know how I can embed an image?  I copy and paste what bzzagent says to put in but it doesn't produce and image.  What am I doing wrong?

about.me

Connect all of your online networks on a personal about.me page. It's your unique online business card, Try it out!  Kind of neat.

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